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Map: 3.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California
A minor, 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck in Northern California on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Federal cuts could put state geological surveys on shaky ground in the Mountain West
The Trump administration’s proposed budget bill would cut funding to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by nearly 40%, ...
Low-level flights to map geology of Michigan, Wisconsin
The USGS partners on this effort with the Michigan Geological Survey, the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, and many other state geological surveys.
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Did you feel it? 1.5 magnitude earthquake detected in Sanbornton on Friday
A 1.5 magnitude earthquake was detected in Sanbornton on Friday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake ...
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USGS report points to sizable regional undiscovered gas resource
A new U.S. Geological Survey national report points to the large amount of estimated undiscovered natural gas lying below federal lands in western Colorado, and two recent assessments zero in ...
Map Shows States With Highest Use Of Harmful Pesticides
D has been used as a pesticide since the 1940s, and gained notoriety as a component of Agent Orange, used by U.S. forces in ...
Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?
Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, ...
There Might Not Be a Map for That: Budget Cuts Threaten Geological Surveys
Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key ...